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Meropi Kyriacou Honored as TNH Educator of the Year
NEW YORK – Meropi Kyriacou, the new Principal of The Cathedral School in Manhattan, was honored as The National Herald’s Educator of the Year.
NEW YORK – Hellenic Professional Women (HPW) is kicking off summer with events in June in New York and Florida. HPW is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating and supporting professional opportunities for Greek-American women and students through networking, mentoring and education.
HPW’s Cocktails & Connect – NYC takes place on Wednesday, June 7, 6-8 PM, at the Park Lane Hotel’s Darling Rooftop, 36 Central Park South in Manhattan. RSVP is required on Eventbrite, search: HPW’s Cocktails & Connect – NYC.
HPW’s Wine Wednesday in Boca also takes place on Wednesday, June 7, 7:30-9:30 PM, at Vino Wine Bar & Kitchen, 114 Northeast 2nd Street in Boca Raton, FL, with complimentary mezze. RSVP is required on Eventbrite, search: Wine Wednesday in Boca with HPW.
On Wednesday, June 28, 7-9 PM, HPW presents Cocktails & Connect at Herb & Olive Marketa, 177 Plandome Road in Manhasset, NY, featuring HPW member Vicky Giouroukakis talking about her new book, Growing Up in an Immigrant Household and Community: Essays by Descendants of Immigrants. Further details and registration information to follow.
NEW YORK – Meropi Kyriacou, the new Principal of The Cathedral School in Manhattan, was honored as The National Herald’s Educator of the Year.
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Sabreen Jouda came into the world seconds after her mother left it.
PITTSBURGH, PA – In 2002, Nick Ambeliotis founded Mediterra Bakehouse in Pittsburgh, PA.
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Nearly 282 million people in 59 countries suffered from acute hunger in 2023, with war-torn Gaza as the territory with the largest number of people facing famine, according to the Global Report on Food Crises released Wednesday.
With more than 7-million acres of state parkland, 1,500 museums, and a record nine national parks, there literally might be something for everyone in California.
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Xavi Hernández says he walked back his decision to leave Barcelona this summer after his players convinced him “this is a winning team” even if this season will end without any trophies.